La Crosse View vs Sainlogic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
La Crosse View
Monitor your home and outdoor environment with real-time data and custom alerts. Track temperature, humidity, water leaks, and more from your Wi-Fi weather stations and monitoring systems. Get personalized notifications and view historical data trends directly on your mobile device.
- Remote sensor monitoring
- Custom push notification alerts
- Data graphs for daily trends
- Data exports for historical tracking
- Manage multiple locations/devices
- Connects weather stations to Wi-Fi
- Monitor water detection and temperature
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La Crosse View is the companion app for La Crosse Technology Wi-Fi Weather Stations and Alert & Monitoring Systems. Stay connected to your environment—both outdoors and throughout your home—with real-time data and custom alerts sent directly to your mobile devices. PRIMARY FEATURES • Remote Sensor Monitoring • Custom Push Notification Alerts • Data Graphs for Daily Trends • Data Exports for Historical Tracking • Personalized App Experience [Custom Images, Naming, Device Order] • Ability to Share Devices • Manage Numerous Locations/Devices with One Account • Connects Weather Stations/Gateways to Wi-Fi • Controls Forecast Settings Unique to Wi-Fi Weather Stations WI-FI WEATHER STATIONS La Crosse View allows you to remotely track weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind, rain, and more, giving you access to hyperlocal data from sensors right in your backyard. The app is required to connect weather station displays to Wi-Fi, program location settings to receive local Internet weather forecasts on the stations, and set up Data Streams for custom messaging and weather updates. ALERT & MONITORING SYSTEMS Monitor water detection for basements, sinks, and appliances, temperature throughout your home (or in the freezer), humidity in various spaces, open/closed status of doors and gates, pool conditions, food temps, and more. La Crosse View is required to connect Bridge Gateways (sensor relays) to Wi-Fi, set and receive custom app alerts, and view data remotely, anytime, anywhere. EASY SETUP & MANAGEMENT La Crosse View features a guided walkthrough that ensures Weather Stations and Bridge Gateways sync with your Wi-Fi network, and wireless sensors are easily paired with your app. From there, customize sensor locations with personal images for easy reference, view detailed graphs to study trends over time, manage multiple locations and devices from one application, and share access with family members as needed. Whether you're setting up your first sensor or expanding a system as your needs grow, La Crosse View supports your journey—from first home to dream home. POPULAR USE CASES Indoor Monitoring • Basement temp & humidity • Freezer or refrigerator temperature alerts • Nursery or bedroom comfort monitoring • Wine cellar or storage room conditions Outdoor Monitoring • Backyard weather conditions • Pool and hot tub temperature • Garden and greenhouse environments Appliance & Utility Areas • Water heater monitoring • Washing machine area leak detection • Sump pump area conditions • Garage and basement freeze warnings Outbuildings & Unconditioned Spaces • Barns and sheds • Detached garages • Pavilions and event spaces • Ice shanties and seasonal shelters Hobby & Specialty Uses • BBQ and smoker temperature tracking • Musical instrument protection • Home brewing climate • Pet habitat monitoring • Humidor conditions • Vehicle storage temperature Entry Points & Security-Adjacent • Door and window contact status • Cabinets or mailbox open/closed status • Gate position monitoring • Workshop or storage access HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS To receive data, the La Crosse View app requires a La Crosse Technology Wi-Fi Weather Station or Bridge Gateway with at least one compatible sensor. Visit www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/la-crosse-view for more details and to explore available systems and sensors. ABOUT LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY Family-owned and operated out of La Crosse, WI, since 1983, we strive to create innovative products that inform, inspire, and enhance everyday life. Harnessing the power of monitoring, time, and weather, with a deep focus on reliability, we assure accurate information and lasting value.
Sainlogic
Configure WiFi weather stations and access real-time data from wireless sensors. Monitor temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, and air pressure with professional-grade precision.
- WiFi configuration
- Weather station support
- Real-time sensor data
- Temperature monitoring
- Humidity tracking
- Wind speed measurement
- Rainfall and air pressure
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The sainlogic application supports WiFi configuration of wu/wc websites. It also provides professional WiFi weather stations, wireless outdoor high-precision thermometers, humidity, wind speed, rain gauges, air pressure monitors, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: La Crosse View at 4.1 against Sainlogic's 1.6. La Crosse View also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 85) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). Sainlogic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. La Crosse View sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sainlogic asks for nothing beyond the download.
La Crosse View holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: La Crosse View has 82K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of La Crosse View's written reviews are positive against 16% of Sainlogic's.
| Parameter | La Crosse View | Sainlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (82K ratings) — better | 1.6 (85 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews — better | 16.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82K — better | 85 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #60 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | La Crosse Technology | 培明 王 |
Customer experience
La Crosse View
Sainlogic
Bugs and requests
La Crosse View
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
- Sensor data not syncing correctly
- Incorrect weather readings or forecasts
- Difficulty adding or managing devices
- Subscription and billing issues
Requested features
5 requests- Expand data history and graphing options
- Add more customization and alert settings
- Improve WiFi setup and reconnection process
- Integrate with more third-party weather services
- Provide better documentation and support resources
Sainlogic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
La Crosse View
- Enhanced 1 Month Service Plan1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Advanced 1 Month Service Plan1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Plus 1 Month Service Plan1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- Enhanced 1 Year Service Plan1 Month trial$11.991 Year
- Advanced 1 Year Service Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year
- Plus 1 Year Service Plan1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Sainlogic
No in-app purchases
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